Famous People From South Dakota
List of famous people from South Dakota, including photos when available. The people below are listed by their popularity, so the most recognizable names are at the top of the list. Some of the people below are celebrities born in South Dakota, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from South Dakota you might already know that these prominent figures are also from your hometown, but some of the names below may really surprise you. This list includes people who were born and raised in South Dakota, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.
These people, like Myron Floren and Shawn Colvin include images when available.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from South Dakota?" or "Which celebrities were born in South Dakota?" then this list is a great resource for you.Ranked by
- Age: 45
- Birthplace: Webster, South Dakota, United States of America
Brock Edward Lesnar (; born July 12, 1977) is an American professional wrestler, and former mixed martial artist and professional football player currently signed to WWE, where he performs on its Raw ...more - Dec. at 90 (1922-2012)
- Birthplace: Avon, South Dakota, United States of America
George Stanley McGovern (July 19, 1922 – October 21, 2012) was an American historian, author, U.S. representative, U.S. senator, and the Democratic Party presidential nominee in the 1972 presidential ...more - Dec. at 76 (1934-2010)
- Birthplace: Bridgewater, South Dakota, United States of America
George Lee "Sparky" Anderson (February 22, 1934 – November 4, 2010) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) player, coach, and manager. He managed the National League's Cincinnati Reds to the ...more - Age: 46
- Birthplace: Rapid City, South Dakota
Rebecca Lynn Hammon (born March 11, 1977) is a Russian-American assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and a retired professional basketball player. ...more - Dec. at 72 (1939-2012)
- Birthplace: USA, South Dakota, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
Russell Charles Means (November 10, 1939 – October 22, 2012) was an Oglala Lakota activist for the rights of American Indian people, libertarian political activist, actor, writer and musician who ...more - Age: 62
- Birthplace: Rapid City, South Dakota, United States of America
Lester Lawrence Lessig III (born June 3, 1961) is an American academic, attorney, and political activist. He is the Roy L. Furman Professor of Law at Harvard Law School and the former director of the ...more
